Wellspring Church

Welcome to Wellspring Church! How far will God go to bring us home? In this message, Pastor Tara Maloof walks us through the parable of the prodigal sons, revealing how Jesus retells the whole story of Scripture through this familiar but radical tale. With vivid storytelling and a powerful modern illustration, Tara helps us see that Luke 15 isn’t just about a rebellious younger son—it’s about two...

Welcome to Wellspring Church! How do we take the values of the Kingdom and bring them into our everyday lives? In this message, Pastor Billy Waters walks us through the parable of the Good Samaritan in Luke 10, inviting us to see with the eyes of compassion and respond to need, even when it’s inconvenient or costly. Rooted in the vision of seeing the Kingdom of God here as it is in heaven, this me...

Welcome to Wellspring Church! What does it mean to be converted not just in heart and mind—but in how we handle money? In this message, Pastor Billy Waters invites us to take seriously the call to radical generosity by grounding our giving in the very character of God. Looking at Matthew 25 and 2 Corinthians 9, we see that generosity isn’t just a good idea—it’s part of discipleship. The Triune God...

Welcome to Wellspring Church! What happens when greed quietly slips into our hearts—and even our churches? In this message, Pastor Billy Waters explores one of Jesus’ most sobering parables in Luke 12, calling us to wake up to the hidden power of greed and the joy of gospel generosity. While most sins are visible and easily confessed, greed hides in plain sight. Pastor Billy unpacks how our cultur...

Welcome to Wellspring Church! What is the nature of God’s Kingdom? In this message, Pastor Billy Waters explores Jesus’ parable of the wedding feast in Matthew 22—and what it reveals about the exclusive and inclusive grace of God. Looking at the extravagant invitation extended by the King and the varied responses it receives, we see that grace is freely given—but not always accepted. Grace welcome...

Welcome to Wellspring Church! Who is the Kingdom of God for? This week, Pastor Katie Gayle brings us to Matthew 21 and the Parable of the Tenants to explore Jesus’ provocative answer. As Jesus nears the cross, his final teachings zero in on authority—his own authority as King, and how people respond to it. Through this parable and its surrounding context, we discover a clear call: the Kingdom of G...

Welcome to Wellspring Church! What is the Kingdom of God really worth? In this message, Pastor Billy Waters helps us see how the gospel calls us to recognize, treasure and pursue what matters most—even when the Kingdom feels hidden or ordinary. Looking at Matthew 13:44–46, Billy unpacks two brief parables of treasure and pearls. One man stumbles upon it, the other searches—but both give up everyth...

Welcome to Wellspring Church! In this message, Pastor Billy Waters continues our summer series on the parables of Jesus by exploring the Kingdom of God through the lens of forgiveness. Drawing from Matthew 18:21–35, we’re reminded that nothing welcomes God’s presence like forgiveness—and nothing drives it away like unforgiveness. Jesus’ parable of the unforgiving servant shows that the Kingdom is...

Welcome to Wellspring Church! Why does Pentecost matter? In this powerful Pentecost Sunday message, Pastor Billy Waters explores what it means to be truly filled with the Holy Spirit—and why that changes everything for the Church. Turning to John 20 rather than Acts 2, we discover that the Holy Spirit is not an optional extra for Christians; he is the very breath of life that animates us. Without...

Welcome to Wellspring Church! Why does grace offend us? In this week’s message, Dr. Mark Young unpacks the Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard (Matthew 20) to show how Jesus’ teaching about the Kingdom of God upends everything we assume about fairness, worth and reward. Through a rich explanation of the parable’s context, we see that the landowner’s generosity—paying all workers the same wage r...

Welcome to Wellspring Church! What does it mean to live as the people of God in the kingdom of God? In this message, Pastor Billy Waters continues our series on The Parables of Jesus by unpacking Matthew 13:31–33, where Jesus describes the kingdom of heaven as a mustard seed and yeast—small beginnings with expansive, transformative outcomes. Billy reminds us that Jesus’ entire mission was to bring...

Welcome to Wellspring Church! What do we do with the weeds? In this week’s message, Bishop Ken Ross unpacks the Parable of the Weeds from Matthew 13, helping us see the kingdom of God not as a purified community now—but as a grace-filled invitation into transformation. In a world where good and evil grow side by side, we long for justice and clarity. But Jesus urges us to look not only at today’s...

Welcome to Wellspring Church! What kind of soil is your heart? On this Mother’s Day, Pastor Billy Waters reflects on Jesus’ Parable of the Sower (Matthew 13), inviting us to examine how we receive the message of the kingdom—and what fruit our lives are bearing as a result. Jesus teaches that the kingdom of God doesn’t always come with grandeur. It arrives like a seed—small, unseen, yet full of gen...

Welcome to Wellspring Church! Why did Jesus speak in parables? In this message, Bishop Thad Barnum launches our new teaching series by diving deep into that question, guiding us through Matthew 13 and Isaiah 6 to reveal the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven. Jesus draws a dividing line—not between good and bad people, but between those who hear and those who cannot. Through stories, He reveals th...

Welcome to Wellspring Church! What does the resurrection have to do with regret? In this Resurrection Sunday message, Pastor Billy Waters explores the hope of Easter not just as a historical claim, but as a remedy for our deepest regrets . Reading from Mark 16 , Pastor Billy walks us through the story of the women at the tomb—and what it means to find life in the very place where hope once seemed...

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Welcome to Wellspring Church! Pastor Katie Gayle finalizes our seven deadly sins series in this Maundy Thursday sermon about greed.  Support the show

Welcome to Wellspring Church! Happy Palm Sunday! As we launch into Holy Week, we pause to consider one of the most subtle and dangerous of the seven deadly sins—pride. In this message, Pastor Billy Waters invites us to confront pride, not just as arrogance or self-importance, but as the deeper disease of putting ourselves at the center of everything. Drawing from John 12 and Philippians 2, we are...

Welcome to Wellspring Church! What does it mean to be truly satisfied? This week, we continue our Lent series on The Seven Deadly Sins by exploring gluttony —not just as overeating, but as a deeper heart issue of overindulgence and misplaced hunger. Looking at Proverbs 23, Philippians 3, and Ephesians 5, we see that gluttony is not about body size or food alone—it’s about turning to created things...

Welcome to Wellspring Church! What does it look like to bring our whole selves—especially our sexual desires—before Jesus? In this message, we continue our Lenten journey by confronting the deadly sin of lust , a sin that often carries more silence and shame than any other. Looking at Matthew 5:27–30 and Luke 7, Pastor Billy Waters explores how Jesus speaks not only to our actions, but to the inte...

Welcome to Wellspring Church! What do we do with our anger? In this message, Worship Pastor David Norris walks us into the deadly sin of anger and how it can quietly corrode our relationships, our witness, and our spiritual life when left unchecked. Looking at James 1, Mark 3, and John 2, we’re reminded that anger itself isn’t always sinful—but the way we express it often is. Jesus shows us there’...

What if the biggest threat to our spiritual growth isn’t outright rebellion—but indifference? This week, Pastor Billy explores the deadly sin of sloth , a resistance to the demands of love that keeps us from growing in Christ. Looking at 2 Peter 1 , we see that Jesus has given us everything we need for a life of faith. But sloth tempts us to neglect our calling, distracting us with comfort, busyne...

Welcome to Wellspring Church! What happens when comparison takes root in our hearts? In this message, Pastor Katie Gayle, Executive Pastor of Ministry, explores the dangers of envy—how it distorts our identity, disrupts our relationships, and robs us of gratitude. Looking at James 3 and John 8, we see that envy stems from a comparative mindset, making us feel less than or lacking. But Jesus offers...

Welcome to Wellspring Church! What is the purpose of Lent ? In this Ash Wednesday message , Pastor Billy Waters invites us into this sacred season of reflection, repentance, and renewal. Lent is not just about giving something up—it is about laying everything down at the cross of Christ. Looking at Psalm 139 and Matthew 16 , we see that Lent calls us to examine our hearts, detach from false desire...

Welcome to Wellspring Church! What does it mean to live in Kingdom Community ? In this message, Pastor Billy Waters explores how baptism is not just an individual act—it unites us to Christ and to one another in a deeper, covenantal way. Looking at Romans 12 , we see that our faith moves us from isolation and loneliness into a life of devotion, humility, and generosity within the body of Christ. T...